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Optional ‘standards’ task
Think about any differences between the articles: for example, is the advice in Nielsen’s paper -- written in 1997 – still current?

I believe all the three sites are basically giving the same advise for writing for the web.

1. start with your best information first, give the critical data first and they might read on if they need to.
   
2. structure the text so it can be quickly scanned (read).
   
3. don't write too much, people don't have time to read epic tales.

However, some differences do start to appear on Jerz site which I believe is due to the natural progression of the web—improvments in graphical user interface and web applications. You just need to look at Nielsen's site to compare how web site design has progressed due to the increased bandwith and more powerful computer processing. Nielsen's site has a 90s feel about it, a garish colour scheme and a design that reflects the web from the past.
Jerz has included some general design advise for page development that is aimed at reducing reader interference by not including distracting page elements well as breif writting methods. Nielson has included information regarding low literacy that crosses over the same boundary.

However, read between the lines, the advise on all three sites are still current. It just shows that when researching, you need to take in multiple view points and get a second opinion to achieve a balanced web site.

Anyway, this is getting too dry again, where's the jam?